TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine the new set of skills needed by information associations to face the change in the global community they are to represent.Design/methodology/approach– The paper looks at the strategies of the Special Library Association whose benefits and services are aimed at three key areas: learning, networking and advocacy.Findings– The paper finds that for library and information associations to create a healthy future they must devise flexible and forward‐looking strategies that connect the individual member with goals of the organization.Originality/value– The paper provides a useful perspective on the future path of library and information associations in the global community.
VL  - 27
IS  - 1/2
SN  - 0143-5124
DO  - 10.1108/01435120610647901
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120610647901
AU  - Lachance Janice R.
PY  - 2006
Y1  - 2006/01/01
TI  - Learning, community give library and information associations a bright future
T2  - Library Management
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 6
EP  - 13
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -